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Computer Science Schools in District of Columbia

255 CompSci students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Computer Science is the 20th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in District of Columbia

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 230
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 25
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 25

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
  • White: 11.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 79.2%
  • Other Races: 1.2%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in District of Columbia

There are 32,390 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in District of Columbia

A typical salary for a compsci grad in the state is $115,610, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in District of Columbia that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

189 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
27,017 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. 53% of the teachers are full time. The 1.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Georgetown University

Washington
38 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
19,371 Total Students

The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.05 years to graduate. 54% of students get financical aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The average student takes 4.11 years to complete their degree at CUA. 52% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid.

#4

Howard University

Washington
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.00% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 77%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,792 a year.

7 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
3,725 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,001. Graduates earn an average $32,237 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid.

#6

American University

Washington
4 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
14,001 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.05 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. In their early career, The American University grads earn an average salary of $55,945.

Computer Science Careers in DC

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Information Security Analysts 35% $117,850
Software Applications Developers 34% $113,750
Computer and Information Research Scientists 22% $126,280
Systems Software Developers 18% $115,500
Computer Network Support Specialists 16% $84,130
Web Developers 12% $86,580
Computer Workers 8% $118,800
Computer and Information Systems Managers 7% $162,010
Computer Science Professors 6% $105,970
Computer Programmers -3% $106,150

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Information Technology 312
Information Science 137
Computer Software Applications 106
Computer Information Systems 34
Data Processing 2
Other Computer Sciences 1

View all majors related to Computer Science

View Nationwide Computer Science Report

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